Active installs
400+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#9898
Peak #9898
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All-time downloads
13.3K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Dashboard Widget Sidebar currently ranks #9898 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v1.2.3, shipped on Apr 21, 2015 (4,127 days ago) — release #10 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
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Details
| Author | Morten Dalgaard Johansen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.2.3 |
| Versions released | 10 |
| Last updated | 2015-04-21 |
| Added to directory | 2013-01-24 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Enable regulare widgets to be used as Dashboard Widgets in admin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dashboard Widget Sidebar a free plugin?
Yes — Dashboard Widget Sidebar is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Dashboard Widget Sidebar?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs.
How popular is Dashboard Widget Sidebar?
As of August 8, 2026, Dashboard Widget Sidebar ranks #9898 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was Dashboard Widget Sidebar last updated?
Dashboard Widget Sidebar was last updated on April 21, 2015 (version 1.2.3). It has shipped 10 releases in total.
Who makes Dashboard Widget Sidebar?
Dashboard Widget Sidebar is developed by Morten Dalgaard Johansen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in January 2013.
